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3 Keys to Getting What You Want in Bed

There’s no shame in the bedroom. Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing wrong with what you’re doing ⏤ or want to do ⏤ in the bedroom. As long as both you and your partner are committed to the relationship and open to experimentation. Dr. Dabney shares the 3 keys to getting what you want in bed and expert guidance on suggesting new ideas to your partner.

Five Porn Myths You’ll Be Glad Aren’t True

(Pssst: The Doctor Says It Can Actually Be Good for You) It’s easy to criticize things we don’t understand. Historically, however, anti-porn arguments have primarily been moral in nature and have little basis in medical science. In this month’s article, Dr. Dabney busts 5 common myths about porn ⏤ and you may be happy to learn for yourself why they’re just not true.

Dating After Divorce

5 Signs You’re Probably Not Ready 50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce. We don’t get better at picking our partners–we actually get worse. Unless we invest the time to learn from the past.

Helping ’til it Hurts: 4 Signs that You’re Giving Too Much

Helping vs Enabling

The difference between “being there” and helping until it hurts. Recently, I had a patient say to me, “Of course I’m going to help him. I’m his mother!” I understood her sentiment, but I also knew that this woman was practically unraveling her own life for the sake of a grown son who hardly seemed to notice her sacri ces. She’d lost sight of the difference between help- ing and enabling.

How to Get to the Other Side of the Grief

Some parents find it too painful to let their adult children go, even when it’s time. Dr. Dabney explains what it means to get to “the other side of the grief” so all parents can enjoy the tremendous rewards of an adult-to-adult relationship with one’s kids.

How to Recognize a Good Boundary When You See It

Part 2 of 3 in Dr Dabney’s “Nice Guys Have Great Boundaries” series. As I wrote last month, I’ve had a number of male patients in my of ce lately who suffer personally at the expense of being a “Nice Guy.” Last month we tackled the question of how to set boundaries with family and friends during the holidays. This month, we take a closer look at the boundaries themselves.

Is Your Advice Helpful or Hurtful?

Find out by asking yourself four questions. This month I’m giving advice on giving advice. Specifically, does the advice you offer hurt your relationships more than it helps? I’ll give you four questions to ask yourself to find out.

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Sex vs. Intimacy Quiz

This month we’re talking about sex and giving you the chance to test your knowledge by taking Dr. Dabney’s “Sex vs. Intimacy Quiz.” How much do you know about these two powerful forces? And which one is in the driver’s seat when it comes to your relationships?

The Success Trap: When Help Feels Like Failure

The Top 4 “Get Out Now” Red Flags When Dating

Learn to get out before it’s too late. I’ve seen hundreds of men get divorced or suffer through long and painful relationships because of a single, core issue: They failed to act on a Red Flag before it was too late. Learn to spot the most common relationship red flags and know why it’s so crucial to move on when you see them.

Things to Know About Holiday Have-To’s

Do what you want this holiday season, not what you have to do. Beat the “Holiday Have-To’s” once and for all. Dr. Dabney explains the only 3 things you need to know about holiday commitments ⏤ and how to do more of what you like and less of what you dread.